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Hi, Just Wondering If This Is A Pulled Muscle? I
Question: hi, just wondering if this is a pulled muscle? i have severe pain in my right shoulder, just down from the collar bone but when I lift my left arm i feel the pain too. i can move my right arm above my head it was a 10/10 pain this am but now its about a 5/10 when i twist certian ways it also hurts in the right shoulder area. i also have a syrinx in the c6/c7 area. thank you
Brief Answer:
Probably a muscle strain, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, your symptoms seem to be related to a muscle strain.
I suggest taking anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Acetaminophen three times a day.
I also suggest using an anti-inflammatory cream for local application in the area of pain such as Voltaren cream.
Cold compresses can also be very helpful to relieve the pain.
Stretching and light exercises can also be useful.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably a muscle strain, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, your symptoms seem to be related to a muscle strain.
I suggest taking anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Acetaminophen three times a day.
I also suggest using an anti-inflammatory cream for local application in the area of pain such as Voltaren cream.
Cold compresses can also be very helpful to relieve the pain.
Stretching and light exercises can also be useful.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thank you so much for your answer. can i get acetaminophen at the chemist or is it a prescription? if i can get that is it ok to take the voltaren tablets and use the voltaren cream?
Brief Answer:
You can also use Voltaren tablets.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You can find Acetaminophen over the counter.
If you don't find it, you can also use Voltaren tablets three times a day.
They are both anti-inflammatory medications and have the same effect.
You will feel better in a few days after starting the medications.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You can also use Voltaren tablets.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You can find Acetaminophen over the counter.
If you don't find it, you can also use Voltaren tablets three times a day.
They are both anti-inflammatory medications and have the same effect.
You will feel better in a few days after starting the medications.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thank you so much!
Brief Answer:
You are welcome dear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome dear for any other queries in the future.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You are welcome dear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome dear for any other queries in the future.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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